Slovenian Coast
One of our most memorable meals was enjoyed here, where Andreja and Sebastijan provide warm service in a stylish setting, with fine local flavours…
Must-see restaurants in Southwestern Slovenia
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Southwestern Slovenia
The fanciest place in town: inside is modern and white, with booths fringed by curtains, while the terrace overlooking the main square is a fine vantage…
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Vipava Valley
For gourmands, this is a must. Make an advance booking, and make the trip 2km north of Vipava to Dvorec Zemono, a frescoed mansion built in 1680. Here,…
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Portorož
In a tucked-away, elevated position (signed off the road between Portorož and Piran), Rizibizi earns accolades as one of the coast's finest dining options…
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Piran
This small wine bar sits pretty under a grapevine canopy on Trg 1 Maja. You order drinks from the bar (cheap local wine from the barrel or well-priced…
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Portorož
Super-chic, this new restaurant and cocktail bar shines like a beacon on the main strip. The short menu hones in on some serious steak (eg Argentinian…
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Izola
At the Marina Hotel, this much-loved restaurant serves a stellar range of seafood (with accessible prices): fish soup, salt-crusted seabass, and lobster…
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Koper
Capra is a sexy new indoor–outdoor venue with a touch of Scandi style. Its appeal extends all day, from coffee to lounge-y cocktails, and the creative,…
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Vipava Valley
Local produce shines in skilled, contemporary dishes at this farmhouse idyll – how about Vipava ham with lavender honey and salted peaches as a starter?…
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Piran
It's not the fanciest place in town, but the atmosphere is top-notch and Rok and his crew do their best to ensure you have a good time. Seafood is king,…
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Piran
This stylishly rustic and welcoming restaurant run by an Italian-Slovenian couple serves the most inventive Mediterranean and Slovenian dishes in town –…
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Southwestern Slovenia
As you'd imagine, eating at the touristy complex surrounding Postojna Cave is not cheap, but here you'll get some very tasty grilled meats to fuel…
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Koper
There’s an outdoor fresh-food market not far from the shore, and it's surrounded by cheap eating spots and cafe-bars popular with locals. We love tiny…
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Southwestern Slovenia
At Hotel Maestoso, this restaurant seems to cope well with summertime lunch crowds, and caters to the hotel's overnight guests at dinner. Pizzas are…
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Piran
An elegant, upmarket feel combines with a prime main-square location at this polished (but pricey) charmer, which cherry-picks from local, Italian and…
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Southwestern Slovenia
Etna takes the classic pizza-pasta-meat menu and gives it a creative twist, with surprisingly tasty (and beautifully presented) results. All the…
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Southwestern Slovenia
This welcoming little country inn serves a surprisingly diverse menu of seasonal local specialties, with a good selection of Slovenian wines. Dishes…
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Piran
It's no bad thing to be more popular with locals than tourists, and this family-run place hits all the buttons – a friendly welcome, big seafood platters …
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Koper
The Istrian Cellar, situated below the 18th-century Carli Palace, is one of the most colourful places for a meal in Koper’s Old Town. Come for authentic…
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Southwestern Slovenia
Just southeast of Titov trg, this perennially popular cafe-restaurant has a menu covering all bases: coffee and cake, cracking burgers, pasta and gnocchi,…
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Portorož
Big, bustling and beachfront, but maintaining quality and reasonable prices – there's a lot to like here. The menu rolls through classic Istrian…
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Izola
A place recommended by locals (especially for its cod-fish pate, or bakalar na belo), rustic Bujol has a selection of fresh fish offered fried or grilled …
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Piran
Tucked a little away from the main tourist drag, this fine little place doesn't mess with the basics: fresh seafood, grilled or lightly fried; čevapčiči…
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Izola
Away from the seafront, Gušt is stylishly appealing indoors and out. Choose from a menu full of flavour: pizzas, homemade pasta, creative salads and tasty…
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Vipava Valley
Consistently good reviews from travellers mark this out as a worthy pit stop out in the countryside southeast of town. From the wood-beamed ceilings to…
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Piran
Making a big splash on the Piran culinary scene these days is decorated chef Gradimir Dimitrić's new eatery serving seafood and Istrian specialities…
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Piran
Spilling over into the narrow Piran byways close to Trg 1 Maja, Delfin is a reliable choice for good seafood, from light and fresh salads to vast seafood…
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Southwestern Slovenia
One of the better options inside the cave complex, this place next to the entrance to Hotel Jama is slick yet casual and does terrific burgers – its cave…
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Southwestern Slovenia
This simple, traditional restaurant has been around since the 1920s and is conveniently located next to the ticket kiosk and in perfect view of the castle…
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Izola
Fresh fish and all manner of seafood overlooking Izola's harbour. Friendly service. A price–quality ratio other seaside restaurants along this coast would…
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Southwestern Slovenia
This simple eatery serves hearty dishes like jota (bean soup) and klobasa as well as pizza. It has its own wine cellar, and outside seating in summer.
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Piran
Classy Riva Piran is the best waterfront seafood restaurant and is worth patronising. It has the strip's best decor and sea views. Try the sea-bass in…
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Southwestern Slovenia
A large, no-frills, family-style restaurant southwest of Titov trg, off Tržaška cesta, Čuk takes its pizza seriously but offers a wide range of Slovenian…
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Piran
There’s a small outdoor market in the little square behind the Municipal Hall – and a Mercator supermarket, too.
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Izola
There’s a supermarket opposite the bus stop and a more central Mercator near the inner port.
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Koper
There’s an outdoor market not far from the shore, and it's surrounded by cheap eating spots and cafe-bars popular with locals.
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